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Key characteristics

Family: Liliaceae
Height: 6–12 in
Width: 6–12 in
Flower color: Rose-pink to lavender-pink with darker ring and yellow base
Foliage color: Green with brown or maroon mottling, deciduous
Bloom time: Mid-spring
Light: Partial shade to full shade
Water: Moist, well-drained soil in spring, drier during summer dormancy
Maintenance: Low; allow natural dormancy and avoid disturbing bulbs
Growing zone: USDA zones 4–9
Wildlife: Native bees and other early spring pollinators

Perennials

Erythronium revolutum

Coast Fawn Lily

Erythronium revolutum unfolds nodding flowers in soft shades of rose to lavender-pink during early to mid-spring, each bloom marked by a deeper yellow center and gracefully recurved petals. Broad, mottled leaves spread beneath the flowers, patterned in tones of green and brown that bring quiet texture to shaded woodland settings while supporting the delicate display above.

Native to moist coastal forests and streamside habitats of the Pacific Northwest of North America, it follows a seasonal rhythm of cool-season growth and summer dormancy typical of spring-flowering woodland bulbs. Gentle naturalizing growth allows colonies to expand gradually where conditions remain undisturbed.

Light

Partial shade to full shade

Water

Moist, well-drained soil in spring, drier during summer dormancy

Bloom time

Mid-spring

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Shade Gardens
Woodland Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Rain Gardens

Companion plants

Heucheras · Siberian bugloss · Sweet woodruff · Foamflowers · Epimediums · Hostas

Design tip

The early flowers arrive when the garden is still waking up, so give it a spot you pass often in spring. Keep it out of hot afternoon sun and layer it with woodland companions for a full, settled look.